Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is supporting a market-leading manufacturer in its search for a Controller in the Greater Hartford area. This role owns the full finance function, drives month-end close, and partners with executive leadership on budgeting and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate has prior Controller experience in a lean environment and can manage the entire accounting cycle with minimal supervision, with exposure to international partners a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Previous Controller experience in a small or lean accounting environment, or a Senior Accountant ready to step into a Controller role.
• Ability to independently manage the full accounting cycle with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with international or global business partners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll, and banking activities.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Oversee tax compliance, filings, payments, and coordination with external tax advisors.
• Support budgeting, business planning, cost analysis, and strategic projects alongside company leadership.
• Collaborate with global teams on product costing, reporting, and operational initiatives.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Controller

Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 annually

Greater Hartford, CT

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join the U.S. operation of a market-leading manufacturer with strong financial backing and continued expansion plans.
• Own the full finance function and serve as a trusted advisor to both operational and executive leadership.
• Benefit from a structured transition and onboarding process with direct overlap from the current incumbent.
• Partner with an approachable international leader while gaining exposure to global business operations.
• Play a key role in financial process improvements, including participation in an upcoming ERP migration.
• Step into a stable, long-tenured organization with exceptional employee retention and a collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll, and banking activities.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Oversee tax compliance, filings, payments, and coordination with external tax advisors.
• Support budgeting, business planning, cost analysis, and strategic projects alongside company leadership.
• Collaborate with global teams on product costing, reporting, and operational initiatives.

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Previous Controller experience in a small or lean accounting environment, or a Senior Accountant ready to step into a Controller role.
• Ability to independently manage the full accounting cycle with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with international or global business partners is a plus.